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The whole world is one big heartbreak

Beauty in nature evokes its direct opposite
Because that's the kind of world this is
One of mirrors and contradictions
One of equal and opposite reactions
Yin and yang, baby
Yin and yang

Every earthly creature has its time beneath the sun
In this mystery-shrouded realm
Of paradox and pain
Flashes of glory against a merciless sky
With a whimper, baby
Or with a bang
Or a moan

This whole world is one big heartbreak
East to West and pole to pole
Every breath a precious jewel
Fragile as a robin's egg
On gossamer wings we crash and burn
What a world, my friend
What a world
I say

@ggersh
Thank you. C99 is a special place. I'm proud to be a part of this place. I think it's pretty awesome. For all the push and shove it's still the friendliest and sanest spot I know. I have a lot of close friends here and they're all amazing people. I'm proud to support JT and C99.

#3.2 thank you both for what you guys bring to C99
I'm glad to be able to contribute.

@Pluto's Republic
It didn't occur to me earlier, but yes, you're right. It wasn't written specifically for this days events. This is something I have been working on, off and on, for about a week and just coincidentally completed it today. The coincidence prompted me to post it more-or-less as poetic tribute or something. But as a poem, it was done by the time of these events.

@dkmich
The nature of things and all. But it is sad. You don't want to wallow in sadness but you do want to feel it fully. It's one of those things you have to lean into to fully embrace and accept the human condition. But pffffftttt, what do I know?

You don't want to wallow in sadness but you do want to feel it fully. It's one of those things you have to lean into to fully embrace and accept the human condition.

#5 The nature of things and all. But it is sad. You don't want to wallow in sadness but you do want to feel it fully. It's one of those things you have to lean into to fully embrace and accept the human condition. But pffffftttt, what do I know?